Origins of the Willaims surname

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    In 1921, most Willaimses lived in northern-ireland

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    Common jobs for Willaimses

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    Commmon female occupations for Willaimses in 1921

    Dressmaker

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    General Servant

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    Private Means

    4

    House Keeper

    3

    House Servant

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    Commmon male occupations for Willaimses in 1921

    General Labourer

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    Farmer Son

    5

    Agricultural Labourer

    4

    Coal Miner Hewer

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    Colliery Haulier

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